An annotated bibliography provides a brief account of the available research on a given topic. It is a list of research sources that includes concise descriptions and evaluations of each source.
The annotation usually contains a brief summary of content and a short analysis or evaluation. Depending on your assignment, you may be asked to reflect, summarize, critique, evaluate or analyze the source.
An annotated bibliography may be a component of a larger project or it may be a stand-alone assignment. While an annotation can be as brief as one sentence, the standard annotated bibliography consists of a citation followed by a short paragraph.
Please note: the advice in this guide is general. We strongly recommend that you also follow your assignment instructions and seek clarification from your instructor if needed.
Guide content used and adapted with permission from the University of New South Wales.
